Trine's Detroit Education Center celebrates new facility grand opening
ANGOLA, Ind. (09/10/2024) — Trine University's Detroit Education Center celebrated its grand opening with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 22. Trine's Vice President of Online and International Studies, Keirsten Eberts, spoke at the event, followed by the Allen Park Chamber Executive Director Jim Beri.
"This is an exciting day, as we stand in a space that not only symbolizes growth and progress but also reflects our commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for our students," said Eberts.
"This facility is designed with our educational community in mind," Eberts shared. The new facility has eight classrooms, a dedicated mother's room, two meditation and prayer rooms, 20 offices to support their faculty and staff, and separate common areas for students and staff.
"This center is more than just a building; it's a place where ideas will be born, knowledge will be shared, and lifelong connections will be made."
Now located at 999 Republic Drive, Suite 200, Allen Park, the Detroit Education Center serves nearly 5,200 students. The new space will help accommodate the growing student population.
"At a time when higher education nationwide is facing significant challenges, we are incredibly fortunate to be experiencing such growth at Trine," Eberts said proudly. "We look forward to the many achievements and successes that will come from this new chapter in Trine University's story."
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From left, Rod Olson, assistant vice president for campus operations, Joshua Pranger, CGPS executive director of academic operations, Vishnu Undyala, director of international graduate student recruitment, Brittni Heiden, assistant vice president and dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, Keirsten Eberts, vice president of online and international studies, Hannah Ewing, executive director of international services and operations, Kayla Warren, vice president for finance, Linxiao “Jenson” Jiang, director of global partnerships and graduate school, and David Colbert, assistant vice president of international services and global partnerships.
Keirsten Eberts, vice president of online and international studies at Trine University, speaks at the open house and dedication for the university's new Detroit Education Center.
Jim Beri, executive director for the Allen Park Chamber of Commerce, speaks at the open house and dedication for Trine University's new Detroit Education Center.
From left, Joshua Pranger, CGPS executive director of academic operations, Brittni Heiden, assistant vice president and dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, Keirsten Eberts, vice president of online and international studies, Jim Beri, executive director for the Allen Park Chamber of Commerce, Hannah Ewing, executive director of international services and operations, and David Colbert, assistant vice president of international services and global partnerships, celebrate Trine University’s membership in the Allen Park Chamber of Commerce.
Guests enjoy snacks at the open house for Trine University's new Detroit Education Center.
Keirsten Eberts, vice president of online and international studies at Trine University, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the university's new Detroit Education Center.